Sally Spencer Books in Order

Alan Rustage, writing under the pseudonym Sally Spencer, is a prolific author of historical sagas and crime fiction. As a seasoned writer, he has crafted a diverse range of novels that captivate readers worldwide. With a teaching background, Rustage's experiences in Iran during the 1978-79 revolution have inspired some of his writing. He later settled in Madrid for over two decades, where he developed a deep appreciation for the city's culture and atmosphere. His current home in Calpe, on the Costa Blanca, offers a quieter life that suits his writing style. Rustage's notable works include twenty novels featuring DCI Woodend, a character rooted in his real-life friendships, and ten books about Monika Paniatowski, Woodend's protégée. His DI Sam Blackstone series transports readers to Victorian and Edwardian England, offering a glimpse into the past. With a unique blend of historical insight and gripping storytelling, Rustage's writing has earned him a loyal following across the globe.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Sally Spencer

  • #1
    The Salton Killings(1998)
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  • #2
    Murder at Swann's Lake(1999)
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  • #3
    Death of a Cave Dweller(2000)
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  • #4
    The Dark Lady(2001)
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  • #5
    The Golden Mile to Murder(2001)
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  • #6
    Dead on Cue(2002)
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  • #7
    The Red Herring(2002)
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  • #8
    Death of an Innocent(2002)
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  • #9
    A Death Left Hanging(2003)
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  • #10
    The Enemy Within(2003)
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  • #11
    The Witch Maker(2004)
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  • #12
    The Butcher Beyond(2004)
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  • #13
    Dying in the Dark(2005)
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  • #14
    Stone Killer(2005)
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  • #15
    A Long Time Dead(2006)
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  • #16
    Sins of the Fathers(2006)
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  • #17
    Dangerous Games(2007)
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  • #18
    Death Watch(2007)
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  • #19
    Dying Fall(2008)
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  • #20
    Fatal Quest(2008)
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  • #1
    A Rendezvous with Death(2003)
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  • #2
    Blackstone and the Tiger / Blackstone and the Great Game(2004)
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  • #3
    Blackstone and the Golden Egg / Blackstone and the House of Secrets(2005)
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  • #4
    Blackstone and the Fire Bug / Blackstone and the Burning Secret(2005)
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  • #5
    Blackstone and the Balloon of Death / Blackstone and the Stage of Death(2006)
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  • #6
    Blackstone and the Heart of Darkness(2007)
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  • #7
    Blackstone and the New World(2009)
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  • #8
    Blackstone and the Wolf of Wall Street(2010)
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  • #9
    Blackstone and the Great War(2012)
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  • #10
    Blackstone and the Endgame(2013)
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  • #1
    The Shivering Turn(2017)
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  • #2
    Dry Bones(2018)
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  • #3
    Daughters of Darkness(2020)
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  • #1
    Old Father Thames(1995)
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  • #2
    South Of The River(1998)
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  • #1
    The Dead Hand of History(2009)
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  • #2
    The Ring of Death(2010)
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  • #3
    Echoes of the Dead(2011)
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  • #4
    Backlash(2011)
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  • #5
    Lambs to the Slaughter(2012)
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  • #6
    A Walk with the Dead(2013)
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  • #7
    Death's Dark Shadow(2014)
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  • #8
    Supping with the Devil(2014)
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  • #9
    Best Served Cold(2015)
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  • #10
    Thicker Than Water(2016)
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  • #11
    Death in Disguise(2016)
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  • #12
    The Hidden(2017)
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  • #13
    Dead End(2019)
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  • #14
    Poison(2022)
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  • #15
    The Final Beat of the Drum(2023)
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  • #1
    The Morgan Horse(1994)
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  • #2
    A Picnic in Eden(1995)
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  • #3
    The Silent Land(1996)
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  • #4
    The Paradise Job(1999)
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  • #5
    Pilgrimage of Death(2016)
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  • #6
    The Madeiran Double Cross(2016)
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  • #7
    Violation(2017)
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  • #8
    The Vital Chain(2017)
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  • #9
    A Conspiracy of Aunts(2017)
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  • #10
    The Company(2021)
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  • #11
    Juanita's Flowers(2009)
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About Sally Spencer

Alan Rustage, writing under the pseudonym Sally Spencer, is a prolific author of historical sagas and crime fiction. As a seasoned writer, he has crafted a diverse range of novels that captivate readers worldwide. With a teaching background, Rustage's experiences in Iran during the 1978-79 revolution have inspired some of his writing. He later settled in Madrid for over two decades, where he developed a deep appreciation for the city's culture and atmosphere. His current home in Calpe, on the Costa Blanca, offers a quieter life that suits his writing style. Rustage's notable works include twenty novels featuring DCI Woodend, a character rooted in his real-life friendships, and ten books about Monika Paniatowski, Woodend's protégée. His DI Sam Blackstone series transports readers to Victorian and Edwardian England, offering a glimpse into the past. With a unique blend of historical insight and gripping storytelling, Rustage's writing has earned him a loyal following across the globe.

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